In light of the fact that funding of Leader projects in north-east Mayo has been suspended pending the outcome of an investigation, is legislation promised on how Leader funding is to be distributed? This is an urgent matter which I have tried to raise on numerous occasions in the last three weeks with no success. There are many community groups waiting for funding and I ask the Taoiseach to address the matter urgently.

Deputy O'Mahony is referring to a specific location in Mayo where an investigation is ongoing. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government has already set out his views in respect of the changing of responsibilities in that regard. I will follow through on the specific question raised by Deputy O'Mahony regarding the investigation taking place in a Leader area and will advise him in due course.